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March/April 2020
Vol. 29 No. 02
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GPYC DAY CAMP WELCOME BACK BRUNCH WITH THE STAFF SPOTLIGHT: SWIM & SAILING
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COMMODORE’S
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Officers
Gary H. Gonzalez, Commodore
Gary F. Marowske, Vice Commodore
CORNER
Jason J. Grobbel, Rear Commodore
Brian L. Fish, Treasurer
William J. Dillon, Secretary
Directors
Peter G. Beauregard
Bruce G. Knapp
Richard J. Lueders
J. James Morrow Jr. January has come and gone, and we are now beginning
David M. Schaden to see the days get longer and hopefully warmer. Early
Paul Silva
Robert V. Weiland in the month we had the Taco Extravaganza complete
Fleet Officers with Mariachis and Flamenco Dancers. A few of our
Christopher Izzi members bravely accepted an invitation to join the pros
Fleet Captain/Power out on the dance floor. The Commodore did not. Nicely
Steven C. Nadeau
Fleet Captain/Sail done! Chef Colby and his team put together a wonderful
Dr. Kevin O'Brien menu of Mexican specialties for this sold-out event and
Fleet Surgeon coupled each course with a shot of high-end tequila.
Reverend Walter A. Schmidt
Fleet Chaplain Following that came the annual Winter Blast. With over
Joseph J. Haney 240 attendees, a flip cup tournament, beer pong and excellent cuisine from Chef and his
Fleet Measurer staff made for a smooth wind down from the holidays.
Stacy T. Spondike
Fleet Quartermaster
Front Desk Winter maintenance began February 17 and continues through March 26. The Bowling
Trish Kamensack Recreation Center, Marine Activity Center and Fitness Center will remain open during
& Michelle Browning maintenance. However, the kitchen is undergoing a long overdue major renovation, so
(313) 884-2500
switchboard@gpyc.org Aaron will be working out other options for food. The complete hot line will be replaced
with a modified layout and the floor will be redone to reduce maintenance cost in the
Editorial future. Once completed, the kitchen will provide Chef Colby and his staff with a much more
Information for this publication should be
submitted to: efficient operations center that will allow better service to the membership.
Communications Manager – Anna Swartz
aswartz@gpyc.org
Coming up on April 3, we have the Back to the Club party. This year, come and dance the
Staff Emails night away with Your Generation in Concert. See page 6 for more information on that. It
General Manager – Aaron Kessler Wagner
awagner@gpyc.org is shaping up to be another fantastic event that you will not want to miss. While you are
Membership Director – Susan Hughes, CMP thinking of spring be sure to sign up for our Spring Launch Party - Keels and Wheels,
shughes@gpyc.org
Executive Chef – Colby Newman
formerly Summer Breeze, where you will get a chance to actually drive some amazing
cnewman@gpyc.org classic cars from the Gilmore Auto Museum or win a Great Lakes Cruise on Victory Cruise
Chief Financial Officer – Jim DeMasse Lines.
jdemasse@gpyc.org
Food & Beverage Director – Joe Hooge
jhooge@gpyc.org Finally, we continue to execute our plans for high water mitigation. To ensure the projected
Catering Director – Alondra Kennedy high water does not breech the seawall, we are closing the various openings and will be
akennedy@gpyc.org
Catering Director – Karleen Bacha adding risers as necessary to numerous docks, finger piers and some walkways. This,
kbacha@gpyc.org coupled with extensive rerouting of electrical services and setting up for back-up power
Special Events Director – Barbara Walkowski generation, will cause some areas around the campus to be inaccessible in the short term.
bwalkowski@gpyc.org
Harbor Master – Alex Turner We appreciate your understanding as we work to protect the Clubhouse and Harbor from
aturner@gpyc.org potential damage.
Sailing Director – Wally Cross
wcross@gpyc.org
Bowling Director – Gordy Woods
gwoods@gpyc.org
Racquet Sports Director – Dmitri Diakonov
tennispro@gpyc.org Gary Gonzalez
Front Gate Security – Solomon Corley
scorley@gpyc.org
Membership Specialist
& Grog Shop Manager – Jennifer Benoit
jbenoit@gpyc.org
Fitness Director – Peter Wendzinski
pwendzinski@gpyc.org
A few of our members bravely accepted an
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club © 2020 - all rights reserved.
This publication is the property of the GPYC, for invitation to join the pros on the dance floor at
member use only. No unauthorized use, sale or the Taco Extravaganza in January.
dissemination of information herein shall be made for
commercial, personal or other purposes without the
written permission of the GPYC. 3
NOTES FROM
THE MANAGER
Readying for a Successful GPYC
Spring & Summer
Spring is on the horizon, and we have been extremely lucky with our mild winter
weather this year. Last winter, we were fighting ice chunks the size of cars –
climbing over the sea wall and threatening both the Marine Activity Center and
the power pedestals on the docks! Due to the icy conditions, we also experienced
significant damage such as popping pilings and docks out of place. In order to
avoid these issues this year, we purchased 200 ice eaters (water fans) which kept
the Harbor from freezing and eliminated potential for damage. This investment is
predicted to save the Club up to 30 percent on repairs and maintenance annually
in the Spring. Also, as most of you are aware, the water levels are going to break
last year’s record highs. The Club is amid major projects to protect our Clubhouse from flooding and ensure the
Harbor is fully operational. With the electrical alterations and dock risers, we will be in great shape.
I am also pleased to announce that during our current renovation period (February 17-March 26), the Club is
completing a large-scale makeover in the kitchen. This project includes all-new equipment on the a la carte service
line as well as a brand-new floor. The old cabinetry and shelving units are being replaced as well. These changes
may be invisible to members, but the impact will be very visible. As a top-rated yacht club, our kitchen layout and
design should reflect the same high standards, and now it certainly will. If you are interested, Chef Colby and I
would be happy to give you a tour of the changes in the kitchen. We love giving members and their guests
behind-the-scenes experiences.
With all these projects almost behind us, let us focus on a great spring season ahead! Last year we experienced
record high participation levels in all our Summer Children’s Programs, and this year will be no different. Please
be sure to sign up as soon as possible in order to guarantee your spot. Continuity is important with these programs,
and I am pleased to announce that all our program directors will be back. Day Camp Director Madeleine Kaiser
is in her third year and has so many new events and activities planned for the kids. Our Racquet Sports Program
continues to grow with the addition of Pickleball and our new state-of-the-art clay courts. Make sure to contact
Tennis Director Dmitri Diakonov to register for group lessons, leagues, and junior tennis. Junior Sailing is going to
be sold out quickly as well, so be sure to contact Junior Sailing Director Emily Simon with your registration and any
questions. Last but certainly not least, the Swim Team continues to shine with their amazing undefeated season last
year. This year, the team is looking to make moves in the upper division of MICSA again. Coach Nick Valice also
has his sights on 2021, when we host the MICSA Finals here at the Club. Happy spring to all. I can’t wait to see you
back at the Club!
Smooth sailing,
Aaron Wagner Cover Photo:
The Van Natter Family at the
2019 Easter Bunny Brunch, a
favorite tradition at the GPYC.
This year, the event will be held
on Sunday, April 5, from 10
a.m.-2 p.m.
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NEWS
Clubhouse it will allow Club staff Club staff to further
improve on new communication vehicles
Nanny/Babysitter
Renovations and such as the redesigned Web site, mobile Cards & Passes
Reciprocity app and new text messaging program. Available
The Club is currently closed for Changing The Grosse Pointer back to If you are in need of a nanny/babysitter
renovations now through Thursday, March quarterly will allow for members to enjoy pass for this year, please contact
26. The Club will reopen for dinner service more timely content in each issue. Membership Specialist Jennifer Benoit
on Friday, March 27. To view a list of clubs at jbenoit@gpyc.org or (313) 774-0186.
that are offering reciprocal privileges to Text Messages Please provide your name, member
GPYC members, login to the GPYC mobile number, the nanny/babysitter's name and
app and click on “Reciprocity,” or login to from GPYC their telephone number. A card, as well as
www.gpyc.org then go to the “Members” tab To enhance our communication with an auto entrance pass, will be issued to
and click on “Reciprocity.” If you have trouble membership, we recently introduced each nanny/babysitter.
logging onto the Web site or app, contact an optional text messaging program.
Communications Manager Anna Swartz at Participants receive key information about
aswartz@gpyc.org or (313) 640-7003. Club events and important news items, as Catering & Special
well as last-minute updates such as pool/
outdoor facilities closure due to inclement Events
Registration is weather. This program is optional, and Please contact our Catering Office if you or
someone you know is planning to host a
Open for GPYC you may opt out at any time. If the Club
social or corporate event. We look forward
does not have your cell phone number
Day Camp and you wish to receive texts from the to hearing from you.
GPYC is welcoming back Day Camp Club, please email your phone number to Alondra Kennedy, Catering Director
Director Madeleine Kaiser for her third Communications Manager Anna Swartz at (313) 640-7012
summer in this position. She comes to aswartz@gpyc.org to have it added to our Karleen Bacha, Catering Director
this role well-equipped to ensure your database. (313) 640-7007
children will be not only in a safe, caring
environment – they will have an absolute
blast, too. A Grosse Pointe Woods native, Complimentary Reservation Times
Kaiser is currently a second-grade teacher Birthday Meals Held for 15 Minutes
at Our Lady Star of the Sea. GPYC will As a token of appreciation for your Please note that reservations are honored
offer Day Camp on the following weeks: membership at the Club, members, up until 15 minutes after the reservation
June 22-26, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, spouses and children (ages 3-13) are time, should members run late. However,
July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, offered one complimentary dinner in after 15 minutes passes, the table will be
August 3-7 and August 10-14. The cost is the Club's Binnacle or Spinnaker dining made available to other members.
as follows: members* - half day $200, full rooms. You can celebrate this offer any
day $300 and sponsored guests* – half
day $250 and full day $350. * There is
evening during the month of your birthday.
The cost of the lowest priced entrée will be
Cancellation Policy
a one-time registration and t-shirt fee of Members canceling a reservation for Club-
deducted from your bill.
$50. To register, go to www.gpyc.org/fun. sponsored functions with less than 24
hours’ notice, or not attending the function
Good news: We are simplifying this
without giving notice, shall be charged the
The MAST is Now process by no longer mailing out birthday
established price for each person involved.
letters. To receive your complimentary
Bi-Monthly, The dinner, simply let the Front Desk know
Thank you.
Grosse Pointer that you will be celebrating your birthday
is Quarterly dinner when you make your reservation. The MAST Deadline
We hope you will come to the Club and Submissions for The MAST can be sent
The Club's MAST newsletter has changed
celebrate your special day with your to Anna Swartz at aswartz@gpyc.org. The
from monthly to bi-monthly. Also, the
“second family.” To reserve a table, call May/June MAST Deadline is Friday, April 3.
frequency of The Grosse Pointer magazine
the Front Desk at (313) 884-2500 or email
will change from bi-annual to quarterly.
switchboard@gpyc.org.
Receiving The MAST every other month
will continue to allow members to be well
informed about Club news and events, and
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EVENTS
Women’s Book Club Complete Easter
Wednesday, March 4 | 6 p.m.*
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Dinner To-Go
Wednesday, April 1 | 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 12 | Pick-up times of
1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Discussion Pointes
Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard (each package serves 8-10 people) Daniel Ament: Breathe a Better Life
This group meets on the first Wednesday Honey & Brown Sugar Glazed Spiral Sliced Founder, Fight4Wellness
of each month (unless that falls on a Ham Slow-cooked with our own blend of Wednesday, April 29 | 7 p.m.
holiday) at 6 p.m. in the Spinnaker. The honey, brown sugar, orange, ginger, & As a junior at Grosse Pointe North High School,
book of the month is discussed over spices, then torch glazed ... $195 Daniel excelled in academics and athletics.
cocktails. If you enjoy reading, please join Roasted Beef Tenderloin Seasoned with Daniel was well-liked and had many friends
us for a fun evening of conversation and olive oil, salt, pepper, & garlic, skillet through his active life of competitive sailing,
camaraderie. Please contact the Front Desk seared and roasted to your liking ... $395 swimming and running. When he wasn’t
to make your reservation. *The March 4 Dinner Packages include: Choice of (1) practicing for regattas or meets, you could find
meeting will be held at Dragon’s Landing at Main Entree (noted above), House Garden him with friends or family on or somewhere
24409 Jefferson in St. Clair Shores. Please Salad with Ranch & Italian Dressing or near the water. He also had a passion for urban
email Dr. Mariann Channell if attending: Caesar Salad, 1 1/2 dozen Dinner Rolls exploration and adventures with his friends.
medievalMD@aol.com with Butter, 1 pan Whipped Potatoes, 1 Daniel's goal was to attend the U.S. Naval
pan Grilled Vegetable Medley, 1 quart of Academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, and
Welcome Back to Pan Gravy, 1 ½ dozen Mini Pastries. then pursue a career in the military as a Navy
the Club ‘1988’ Place your order with our Catering Seal.
Friday, April 3 | 7 p.m. Department: Alondra Kennedy at
$75++ (313) 640-7012 or Karleen Bacha at All that changed on September 5, 2019, when
We are jumping back in time to dance (313) 640-7007. Daniel became very ill as a result of a severe
the night away with Your Generation in illness due to vaping. He was 16 years old. After
Concert. If you missed them last summer, Euchre Tournament spending 29 days on life support, Daniel faced
be sure and make your reservations for a Saturday, April 18 | 7 p.m. imminent death prior to receiving the gift of life
truly memorable night. Food stations and $20++ per person with the first double lung transplant in the world
drinks by subscription. Come dressed in The tournament includes light dinner and from a vaping related illness on October 15,
your finest ’80s/’90s couture or casual card play in the Tower Pub. Please make your 2019. While Daniel is doing well, full recovery
attire. Please make your reservation by reservation by contacting the Front Desk. from a lung transplant can take months.
contacting the Front Desk.
Today, Daniel is committed to sharing his
Lil' Chefs story publicly and launching a non-profit
Brunch with the Cooking Class organization that will encourage young people
Easter Bunny Sunday, April 19 | 1 p.m. to live a healthier and happier lifestyle and
Sunday, April 5 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $15 per student improve overall mental wellness with training
Adults $26++, Children 10 and under $20++ Children and adults alike will love this for counselors, coaches and parents to provide
(Age 3 & under free) interactive tutorial followed by lunch, alternatives for coping with the pressures of
Fun family activities and pictures with the serving up your own creations! Come being a teenager void of substances.
Easter Bunny. Please make your reservation on down to the Fo'c'sle, don your Please contact the Front Desk to make your
by contacting the Front Desk. apron and get ready to create! $15 per reservation.
student includes a healthy handcrafted
Easter Brunch lunch. Please make your reservation by
Spring Fling
Sunday, April 12 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. contacting the Front Desk
Adults $40++, Children 10 and under $16++
Wine Sale
Thursday, April 30 | 6 p.m.
(Age 3 & under free)
Four vendors will be selling their wines at
New for 2020, we have extended the
the GPYC. This is the perfect opportunity
brunch hours to better accommodate our
to stock your boat, wine lockers or home.
members. Please make your reservation by
contacting the Front Desk.
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Kids’ Klub
Fridays and Saturdays | 5:30-10 p.m.
SAVE THE DATES
EVENTS
Parents have an opportunity to enjoy American Girl Tea Party &
a quiet, relaxing evening at the Club. Harbor Springs
Flower Arranging Class
Children must be at least three years old
Sunday, May 3 Rendezvous
and potty-trained. August 5-7
$15 for the first child Spring Driving Cruise Twenty-five wells are already filled at the
$10 for each additional child in the family Saturday, May 9
Harbor Springs Municipal Marina, with
only 5 additional available at Walstrom. It
March 27: Superhero Craft 2020 Rendezvous is very important to reserve early to ensure
March 28: Sea Animal Craft Schedule a spot. At the time of reservation, a $200
April 3: Easter Puzzle Craft Chairpersons are listed after each rendezvous. deposit is due (if cancelled by June 5, this
April 4: Easter Pin Craft June 10 Little Club Dinner can be refunded). A block of rooms is also
April 10: Easter Bunny Craft (Jane Curcuri and Kim Bill) available at Birchwood Inn – go to www.
April 11: Easter Egg Hunt June 19-21 In-Harbor Rendezvous birchwoodinn.com for more information.
April 17: Pastel Chalk Craft July 9 Old Club Dinner The two dinner events will be at Walstrom
April 18: Earth Day Craft (Elyse Trupiano) Marina and Nub’s Knob. Please email
April 24: Flower Craft July 10-12 Catawba Weekend awagner@gpyc.org with your member
April 25: Butterfly Magnets (Maureen Gleason & Ellen Starks) number, boat name and dimensions, and/
August 5-7 Harbor Springs or whether you will need lodging.
(Kathy Marowske & Amy Krueger Malow)
August 26 DYC Dinner Cruise
September 18-20 Milliken
(Kevin O’Brien & Connie Buffa)
November 4-6 Fort Lauderdale
(Mark Peyser)
32 nd
EVENT SCHEDULE:
GREAT LAKES Friday: May 15 3–7 pm
BOATING FESTIVAL Saturday: May 16 Noon–7 pm
Family Fun for a Cause Sunday: May 17 Noon–5 pm
MAY 15–17, 2020 Raffle, 5 pm
FREE AND AC T I V I T I E S :
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ■ Boats 16–80 ft ■ Steel Band
■ Boat Show ■ Remote Control
with Marine Products Sailboats
and Services ■ Art Show
GROSSE POINTE ■ Dossin Museum
YACHT CLUB ■ High School Regatta
788 Lake Shore Rd. at Vernier Rd. ■ Antique Outboard Saturday
Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236 | 313 884-2500 Motor Association ■ NEW — Gilmore Car
■ Vintage Boats Museum show
“WIN” A Boston BOAT RAFFLE SPONSORS:
greatlakesboatingfestival.com Whaler and Trailer RAY LAETHEM
MOTOR VILLAGE
All Proceeds Benefit the Grosse Pointe Youth Nautical Education Foundation
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Friday champagne reception featuring beautiful vintage automobiles from the Gilmore Car Museum.
Premiere pre-auction event for VIP ticket holders Thursday evening. Get behind the
wheel of your choice of vintage cars and DRIVE a classic along beautiful Lakeshore Road.
COCKTAILS | FOOD | FUN
G Strolling Dinner with G Entertainment G Vintage Car Display
Curated Dessert G Open Bar Until 9 pm G Enhanced Wine Wall
G LIVE Auction G Free Kids’ Club G Signature 101 Raffle
PRICES 3 WAYS TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
Regular: $135* per person G On-line. Scan QR code or go to:
VIP: $190* per person greatlakesboatingfestival.com
G Reserved Table Seating G Phone: 313 884-2500
G Private Vintage G Email: switchboard@gpyc.org
Car Driving 501 C(3) deductible
Experience Checks and Credit Card Payments preferred.
Thursday, May 14, 4–8pm Make checks payable to: Grosse Pointe Youth
Nautical Education Foundation (GPYNEF)
*Prices inclusive of tax and gratuity 788 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236
Everyone Welcome
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HARBOR HAPPENINGS
Spring is approaching, and Harbor making any changes to your well in order right of way.
Master Alex Turner and his staff have to help with boarding your vessel, please • When entering or departing the Harbor,
been working diligently to prepare the contact the Harbor Master prior to any vessels must remain inside of the
GPYC Harbor for the upcoming boating construction to confirm that your plans navigational buoys.
season. In addition to their routine yearly meet the harbor standards as established • Fishing is not permitted inside of the
maintenance, Alex and his staff have in the Member Guidelines. Harbor. It is only permitted over the outer
begun working on preparations for what With all the projects that will be taking east and south sea walls.
is projected to be record high lake levels. place in the Harbor this spring, it is critical • Swimming is not allowed in the Harbor at
The potential issues created by the lake that you alert Alex and his staff prior any time due to the possibility of Electric
level have led the Board of Directors to to your planned arrival for the season. Shock Drowning
create a High-Water Committee. They Please contact the Harbor Office at (313) • For any bridge traffic, please contact the
are focusing on measures to ensure that 640-7000 or email Alex with your planned Harbor Office via V.H.F. Channel 9 or at
the Clubhouse remains dry and that our arrival information at aturner@gpyc.org. (313) 640-7000.
docks and seawalls are raised above
the lake levels projected for 2020 by the As we approach a new season, the Harbor Harbor Hours
Army Core of Engineers. Along with new Committee would like to remind you of Please note that from now through the
dock risers, multiple docks will have new these key harbor etiquette items: end of April, harbor staff hours are
cleats installed. If you are considering • All vessels leaving the harbor have the 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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MEMBERSHIP
Three-Year Club
MATTERS
Last year, Three-Year Club members Did You Know?
enjoyed a cooking class with Executive
Offers Unique Chef Colby, a “behind the scenes”
Profile Pictures in the GPYC
Perks for Newer clubhouse tour, a Detroit River Cruise and Online Roster
a beer tasting. The events have been well Did you know that the profile pictures
Members attended and the response has been very in the online roster are synced with the
Are you familiar with the “Three-Year-Club" photos in the GPYC database? Many of
positive. Since the cooking class was such
at the GPYC? This “Club within the Club” is the profile pictures are the professional
a success last year, we repeated a cooking
the brainchild of Membership Committee headshots that were taken at the Candidate
class in January.
Chair Marita Grobbel, and it has played an Reception when you first joined the GPYC.
integral part in acclimating new members If anyone would like to update their photo,
The plan is to continue the gatherings on a
to the GPYC. All members who have joined or does not have a photo on file, you can
quarterly basis through 2020. Three-Year
over the past three years are automatically upload a photo via the Web site roster by
Club members will be receiving invitations
part of this exclusive group – allowing them logging in, then selecting the “Member”
to future Three-Year Club events. They are
to receive invites to events that are not only tab and selecting “Roster.” Once you find
scheduled for the following Thursdays:
fun but allow a special time to mingle with your name in the roster, go to the pencil/
April 30, August 20 and October 29.
fellow members and GPYC staff. The hope editing icon and select “Change Photo.”
is that new members of the Club will make Please note: if you’d like to change your
Membership Director
longstanding relationships and feel like the photo, we request that they are headshot
Susan Hughes
GPYC is their home away from home. photos. This is because the GPYC staff
utilizes the database to recognize and
greet members, and it’s important to have
a close-up picture of each member. If you
need help logging onto the Web site, go to
https://gpyc.org/roster/membervalidation.
aspx or contact Communications Manager
Anna Swartz at aswartz@gpyc.org or
(313) 640-7003.
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10STAFF
GPYC’s Catering & Special Events Team
SPOTLIGHT
Barbara Walkowski, Karleen Bacha and Alondra Kennedy
By General Manager Aaron Wagner
Barbara Walkowski, formerly the Catering Who in your life inspired you to be the Special Events and are looking forward to a
Director, has moved to the position of great person you are? great year ahead!
Special Events Director. Karleen Bacha, Barb – My grandmother instilled in me the
who joined the team in 2018 as a catering value of hard work. To always be proud of
coordinator, is now a Catering Director. your accomplishments, big or small, and
Alondra Kennedy recently joined the GPYC to always choose to be kind, to yourself
in January 2020 and works alongside and others!
Karleen as a Catering Director. Karleen – My parents both inspired me to
be a driven, hard worker. They have taught
Why did you want to work at GPYC? me to follow my dreams and always have a
Barb – For me, taking the job offered at the positive attitude with a kind heart.
GPYC was like coming to work for family. Alondra - My son really inspires me to be
My husband had been a 10-year employee the person that I am today. He makes me
when I started, and both of my daughters want to be the best I can be and pushes
worked here part time. I knew how great me to be the best role model for him.
the work environment was at the Club. The Every day he continues to make me learn
GPYC is, and will always be, a part of my more about myself and being a better
family’s history. person.
Karleen – Growing up I would drive down
Lakeshore Road and admire the beautiful What is your favorite thing to do when L-R: Catering Director Alondra Kennedy,
club overlooking the lake. When the you are not at work? Special Events Director Barbara Walkowski
opportunity arose to work at the club, I Barb – Now that I’m a grandma, it’s and Catering Director Karleen Bacha
could not turn it down. important to me to build some new
Alondra - There were two aspects that traditions and make
drew me to the GPYC. Everyone was so some memories …
friendly and welcoming and that is so to just enjoy the day!
important to me because I love having Karleen – I enjoy
coworkers that grow to be family. Also, the spending my
architecture of the building is so beautiful, time with my two
and, with this view, why wouldn’t you want nephews, my family,
to work here? and my friends.
Alondra – I love to
What is the most rewarding part of your spend time with my
job? son building Legos
Barb – I honestly love getting to know or playing Pokémon.
our members and their families. Helping
them build memories is a very important What makes the
role here at the club, and of course I love Events Team so
exceeding all expectations too! special and why do
Karleen – The most rewarding part of my you believe we will
job is hearing the wonderful comments, have success with
from both the member and even the events?
guests attending that event, about the Alondra, Karleen
food, staff and our beautiful Club. and Barb: We all
Alondra - The most rewarding part of have a passion for
my job is building relationships with the this business and
clients and having them come back for love getting to know
other events. Nothing makes me happier the families. In the
than to have a shower for a previous bride short time our team
or another birthday party for a family. has been working
together, we have follow me at
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united Catering and
11SPORTS
Up Your Alley cost is $35 per hour a lane. Thank you for
supporting the BRC.
Group Lessons
We are in the middle of the winter season, Session 1: June 16-25
and the Bowling Recreation Center is rocking. Gordy Woods Session 2: July 7-16
High scores and over averages for the past Director of Bowling Level 1 meets from 9-9:30 a.m. for both
couple months are as follows: sessions, and Level 2 meets from 10-10:30
Monday Men’s: David Schaden bowled a a.m. for both sessions. Levels 1 and 2 are
career high 275 game and was 15 pins over Open Bowling offered for beginner swimmers ages 3+
average. $35 per hour per lane, $5 for shoe rental and 4+ respectively. Classes will be held on
Wednesday Night: Gene DiSante Fri: March 13, April 10 and April 24, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The cost
(97 years young) was 169 pins over her 5-10 p.m. is $125 per swimmer per session. For more
average. Joan Retford was 142 over average Sat, March 28 & Every Saturday in April, details, go to https://gpyc.org/Activities/swim-
and Kevin Granger had a high game of 257. 5-10 p.m. lessons or directly contact Kathleen Louisell
Thursday Morning Ladies: Barbara Alcorn at klouisell@gpyc.org.
had a high game of 194. Julie Storen was 95 Brunch and Bowl
pins over average. Starting March 29: Private Lessons
Thursday Night: Amy Schaden went 157 pins Every Sunday | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Half-hour lessons are offered for $35 for
over average along with Connie Buffa with Complimentary bowling for those who members and $40 for guests. They can be
112 over average. John Seago had the men’s join us for Sunday Brunch. Reservations offered, upon availability, to those who are in
high game of 279. Ellen Starks was high for are preferred. Walk-ins will be subject to Kids Klub as well. For more information about
the gals with a 199 game. limited bowling. Please note: Open Bowling private lessons, please inquire with Elizabeth
will not be offered during the Club’s annual Bourke or Kathleen Louisell at the following
In January, the GPYC bowlers traveled to the renovations, now through March 26. email addresses: klouisell@gpyc.org or
Country Club of Detroit to take on the CCD ebourke@gpyc.org.
Bowlers. I am happy to report that we retained
the trophy. The ladies led of the day by
Swimming at GPYC
defeating the CCD ladies by 192 pins. Leading Sailfish Swim Team Water Aerobics
the ladies was Vali Izzi with a handicap score Practice Begins May 20 Two five-week sessions: June 15- July 24
of 698. She teamed up with Gene DiSante The GPYC Sailfish Swim Team is a and July 27-August 24
to win the doubles, and her team of Gene competitive swim program offered to Classes will be held on Monday, Wednesday
DiSante, Vali Izzi, Marilyn Stephenson and members ages 4-17 (age as of June 1). Our and Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ellen Starks were the overall team champs. swimmers are grouped by ability and practice The cost is $125 per session. To sign up,
The men were led by Tom Stephenson with a in a fun learning environment. The GPYC is contact klouisell@gpyc.org or
handicap score of 724. one of the original MICSA participants in the ebourke@gpyc.org.
79-year tradition of the Michigan Interclub
In February, the GPYC men took on the Swimming Association (MICSA), a group of Junior Sailing
bowlers from the Detroit Golf Club. Once 14 clubs located throughout Metro Detroit. The 2020 Junior Sailing programs include
again, our bowlers took advantage of the The Swim Team programs offered at the Kinder-sailing (age 5-6), Adventure Sailing
home lanes with a 742-pin victory. Leading GPYC are as follows: Future Sailfish (ages 4 (age 12-18), Learn to Sail (age 7-11) and
our squad was once again Tom Stephenson and up), Ages 8 and Under, Ages 9 to 12 and GPYC Racing Team (age 8+). Each program
with a score of 798. Stephenson along with Ages 13 and over. The cost is $275 for Future includes three sessions. The first week-long
Matt Schaden won the doubles. The team of Sailfish and $350 for all other programs. session for Kinder-sailing begins July 13,
Roy Maksym, Derek Starks, Steve McQueen, Practice begins May 20. For more details and every other program has longer sessions
Mark Peyser and Tom Stephenson was the about each program or to view the practice that begin on June 15. Also, GPYC will host
overall winner. schedule or swim meet dates, go to the 420 North American Championships in
https://gpyc.org/Activities/swim-team. To 2020. We encourage all local 420 sailors
On January 17, the GPYC sent a team to the register, go to www.gpyc.org/fun to participate in the event. GPYNEF will
Detroit Athletic Club invitational. This is a sponsor any DRYA sailors who would like
very prestigious event in the Detroit area, as Synchronized Swim Team to compete. For more information about the
the DAC invites the top private clubs in the June 29- August 7, 2-3 p.m. (with a break various sailing programs,session dates or to
Metro area. I am proud to report the team during MICSA Finals Week, July 19-26) register, go to www.gpycsailing.org. For more
of Anthony Ventimiglia, David Schaden, We are reintroducing the Synchronized Swim information, contact Junior Sailing Director
Tom Stephenson and John Seago won the Team as an amazing addition to the Sail Fish Emily Simon at esimon@gpyc.org or
tournament. They beat the other seven clubs Team! This is a sport that builds strength and (313) 884-2500.
by 135 pins. This is the second time the GPYC endurance. The cost is $200 per swimmer. To
has won this event. register, go to www.gpyc.org/fun
During Club renovations, we will have Friday
Open Bowling on Friday, March 13 from 5
to 10 p.m. For those who would like food
service, catered foods will be available. The
12GPYC Sailing
SPORTS
Please join us on June 9th for the very
first Tuesday Night Sailing League at the
Platform Tennis
League GPYC. Classes will run from June through Drop-in Play
Tuesdays beginning in June September (weather dependent). Thursdays | 6-8 p.m.
This summer, GPYC will host Tuesday evening Drop-in play continues on Thursdays. Join
races for all members who own sailboats and Thank You, fellow members from now through April 16.
any social members who want to learn to Sailing Director Wally Cross Reservations
sail and race. Social members can take adult Please observe the following guidelines for
sailing classes on the Club’s J 22s. Once the
course is completed, they are welcome to Trap Shooting making court time reservations:
• Reservations can be made Wednesday
utilize the J22s for the Tuesday races. (To sign Saturdays and Sundays | 11 a.m-4 p.m.
up for adult sailing lessons, contact Sailing through Sunday by calling the Front Gate at
Trap shooting season continues during the
Director Wally Cross at wcross@gpyc.org). (313) 640-7001 or emailing
Club’s annual renovations and concludes
At least four Social members will be racing frontgate@gpyc.org.
at the end of March. The clays, 12-gauge
together on one boat. • Reservations can be made on Monday and
shells, are included in the price per round.
Tuesday by calling Susan Hughes at (313)
Each round is five stations with five shots,
One course, which will accommodate all 640-3188 or emailing shughes@gpyc.org
a total of 25 shots, for $20. DAC's Rod &
boat sizes, will be directly in front of the before 5 p.m.
Gun Club has been invited to participate in
Club. We welcome the smaller Junior • Reservations can be made no more than
GPYC's Trap Shooting. Reservations are
Sailing boats to the much larger cruiser four hours in advance.
not required.
racer boats. The Club will use a modifided • Only one court can be reserved at a time.
PHRF handicap system to score the final If the other court is open, it can be made
results. Social members will be scored available for use.
separately from member-owned boats. • The court may only be reserved for
1 ½ hours at a time. This time cannot be
The race will never last longer than one “piggybacked.” If the court is not being
hour. Each race will conclude with a social used at the end of the reservations, you
gathering and awards presentation. may continue to play.
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14ATTIRE POLICY DINING & BAR HOURS
The dress code is viewed as important and was established Breakfast
by you, the members of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, Spinnaker Sat | 8-10 a.m.
to compliment the excellence and standards of our Club.
The responsibility of ensuring family members and guests Brunch
adhere to our dress code is yours. Our staff will answer Main Dining Room
any questions you have about the dress code. Management or Binnacle Sun | 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
reserves the right to define “appropriate” attire. We hope
the following guidelines will assist you in making your time Lunch
spent in the restaurants as comfortable and Spinnaker Wed - Sat | 11:30 a.m - 3 p.m.
pleasurable as possible. Main Dining Room
or Binnacle Sun | 11:30 a.m - 3 p.m.
Fall-Spring Policy
October 1 – Memorial Day Dinner
Binnacle Fri - Sat | 5-10 p.m.
Spinnaker Wed - Sat | 5-10 p.m.
Main Dining Room
Spinnaker: or Binnacle Sun | 5 - 9 p.m.
Casual attire is appropriate and dress denims are
permitted except when the Spinnaker is part of Bars
Club-wide event. When the Spinnaker is closed, Bowling Recreation Center Mon | 5 - 11 p.m.
appropriate casual attire or dress denims are Wed - Fri | 5 - 11 p.m.
permitted in the Binnacle and Main Dining Room. Sat | 4 - 11 p.m.
Binnacle Fri - Sat | 5 - 10 p.m.
Collared shirts are required in all dining rooms. Spinnaker Wed - Sat | 11a.m.-Midnight
Sun | 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
The Binnacle:
Attire appropriate to the hour of the day.
Jackets are recommended during dinner hours
for gentlemen. When the Spinnaker is closed,
appropriate casual attire or dress denims are
permitted in the Binnacle and Main Dining Room.
Collared shirts are required in all dining rooms.
The Main Dining Room:
Gentlemen are required to wear jackets and
ladies are required to wear appropriate daytime Spiders • Rodents • Wasps • Ants • Mosquitos
or evening attire. When the Spinnaker is closed,
appropriate casual attire or dress denims are
permitted in the Binnacle or Main Dining Room.
586.783.1577
Bowling Recreation Center: Cathy W. Champion
Casual attire. abr, crb, crs, e-pro, gri, sfr
Associate Broker
Sunday Brunch:
Denim may not be worn in dining areas for Office: (313) 884-6400, Ext. 140
Sunday Brunch. Cell:
Fax:
(313) 549-0036
(313) 672-6793
Email: cathy@cchampion.com
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